How far is Pelham, MA from Brockton, MA?

The driving distance from Pelham, MA to Brockton, MA is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.76 mi
01h 58m
Flight
74.02 mi
119.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.02 mi
Kilometers
119.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.76 mi
Kilometers
168.6 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Pelham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Brockton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pelham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Pelham
53 mi
00h 59m
To Brockton
51.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pelham and Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pelham and Brockton.

  1. 1

    Start on Daniel Shays Highway

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Palmer Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sykes Street

    735 ft · 15 sec · Sykes Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    2706 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Amvets Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27 South: Brockton

    1728 ft · 59 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Memorial Highway

    130 m · 8 sec · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Reynolds Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reynolds Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1394 ft · 51 sec · Warren Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    791 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Church Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  32. 32

    Turn uturn

    21 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham and Brockton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
59.6 mi · 57%
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi · 12%
Daniel Shays Highway
7.32 mi · 7%
Amvets Highway
7.26 mi · 7%
North Liberty Street
4.11 mi · 4%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

59.6 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
74 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
00h 59m from Pelham
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pelham and Partly Sunny near Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pelham to Brockton?

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Pelham and 51.8 miles from Brockton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pelham and Partly Sunny near Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millbury.

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Brockton. Straight-line distance: 74.02 mi (119.13 km).

Pelham

#1 Pelham

City in Massachusetts

Population1,305
Coordinates42.3931500, -72.4037000
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Brockton

#2 Brockton

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population95,770
Coordinates42.0834300, -71.0183800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Daniel Shays Highway (-72.403679, 42.393152)
End: (-71.018337, 42.083421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
13.99 L · about $14.39
Round trip
$28.79
7.4 gal · 27.98 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.39 $28.79
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.27 $32.54
Premium $4.80 $17.76 $35.51
Diesel $4.49 $16.61 $33.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pelham and Brockton. The current time is 00:47:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.